About the role#
This externship provides 3rd and 4th year veterinary students the chance to gain clinical experience in a mentorship-driven environment. You will work directly with patients and staff to sharpen your skills and explore clinical interests. This program is for credit and requires a commitment of two to three weeks.
What you'll do#
- Interact with Pet Parents and review medical records.
- Observe the development of treatment plans and estimate creation.
- Assist the treatment team with administering medications, including SQ and IV fluids.
- Draw blood on stable animals from Cephalic and Saphenous veins.
- Observe sample preparation for reference laboratory testing.
- Prepare and review ear cytology and blood smear samples.
- Scrub in and assist in procedures under the supervision of a doctor.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in the 3rd or 4th year of an AVMA-accredited DVM Program.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Capability to lift objects up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks like bending, crouching, and squatting.
- Proof of medical insurance, rabies vaccine or titer, tetanus vaccine, and a recent TB test.
Location & details#
- Location: Long Island, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling applications accepted year-round.
- Note: This is an unpaid externship. Participants must arrange their own housing and transportation.
About Bond Vet
Bond Vet operates veterinary clinics focused on pet care. The company is based in New York, New York. It maintains a staff of 461 employees. The organization is privately held and emphasizes a doctor-led management structure.
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